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SFX 975R

1977 MG Midget 1500

Blue Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,588 mi
Last recorded30,588 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Midget 150057,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFX 975R
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 30,588 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 30,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FRONT AND REAR (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FRONT AND REAR (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 5 May 2016 29,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 28,620 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 27,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,693 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 21,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,184 miles

initial play in both trunnions and top bushes,initial corrosion at front floors front inner arches,offside rear inner arch

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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SFX 975R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500 in Blue with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1977 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 57,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SFX 975R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFX 975R registered?

SFX 975R is a 1977 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 2 May 1977.

Is SFX 975R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFX 975R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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